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− | '''Riverside''' is a small suburban community |
+ | '''Riverside''' is a small Pennsylvanian suburban community and is the setting for last three chapters of the [[Death Toll|''Death Toll'']] campaign takes place in [[Left 4 Dead|''Left 4 Dead'']] . |
==History== |
==History== |
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− | The town whose population was around 3,450<ref>Road sign on [[The Church]]</ref> was a quiet |
+ | The town whose population was around 3,450<ref>Road sign on [[The Church]]</ref> was a quiet suburban community whose residents happily lived their day-to-day routines until these were destroyed by [[The Infection]]. Riverside is centered on its Main Street which betrays its 18th or 19th Century origins whilst following a typical contemporary American small town strip development with an eclectic mix of retail stores, low-rise office and commercial buildings and a movie theater. |
==Current Status== |
==Current Status== |
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+ | After [[the Infection]] broke out, the U.S. [[Military]] attempted to convert the town into a safe point. |
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− | After [[the Infection]] broke out, the U.S. [[Military]] attempted to convert the town into a safe point. Reaching Riverside is the main objective of the [[Survivors]] for the majority of both the [[Crash Course]] and [[Death Toll]] [[campaign]]. However, by the time the Survivors reach it, Riverside has been overrun. The army has abandoned the town, and the [[Infected]] roam about what's left of the place. The town also contains the [[The Church|Valley Church]], in which the Survivors encounter the ever-paranoid "[[The Survivors#"Church guy"|Church Guy]]". Here, one way or another, the man ends up ringing the church's bell, thus summoning waves of the Infected onto the Survivors while they're locked outside. In the end, they are able to get in, allowing them to proceed into the overrun town. |
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+ | In default of "a better plan" the [[Survivors]] decide to strike out for Riverside and their journey to this town forms the basis of both the [[Crash Course]] and [[Death Toll]] campaigns. |
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+ | Unfortunately Riverside has been overrun by the time the [[Survivors]] get there. To their dismay, they find that not only has the military abandoned the town, but many of its personnel have become infected and form a significant component of the [[Common Infected]] now occupying the place. |
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+ | A notable aspect of Riverside is the [[The Church|Valley Church]] at which the Survivors make the acquaintance of the ever-paranoid "[[The Survivors#"Church guy"|Church Guy]]" who has cracked under the psychological pressure and been "bitten" by an Infected. One way or another, he ends up ringing the church bell which triggering a Crescendo Event and obliges the [[Survivors]] to fight for their lives against waves of the Common and Special Infected. |
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+ | Riverside itself is densely populated with Common and Special Infected - including at least one Tank and Witch. The aforementioned Main Street was evidently designated a key defense point by the military and they set up a fixed machine gun and even went so far as to use combat engineers to build a vast earth and rubble barrier across the street. |
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== Landmarks in Riverside == |
== Landmarks in Riverside == |
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* [[Riverside Park]] - Riverside Park is a picnic ground and swimming area just outside of the town. It has a cabin, a [[Boathouse Finale|boathouse]], and some docks, all of which the Survivors may move around on to defend themselves after summoning their [[Rescue Vehicles|rescue]]; the ''S.S. Saint Lidia II''. |
* [[Riverside Park]] - Riverside Park is a picnic ground and swimming area just outside of the town. It has a cabin, a [[Boathouse Finale|boathouse]], and some docks, all of which the Survivors may move around on to defend themselves after summoning their [[Rescue Vehicles|rescue]]; the ''S.S. Saint Lidia II''. |
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* [[Riverside First Church]] - The Church is the location for the [[Crescendo Event]] at the end of Death Toll's third chapter. It is also the location of the "Church Guy". |
* [[Riverside First Church]] - The Church is the location for the [[Crescendo Event]] at the end of Death Toll's third chapter. It is also the location of the "Church Guy". |
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− | * Main Street - Once the heart of Riverside, the Main Street now lies in ruins. In the middle of Main Street, the road has been torn up to make a blockade in a failed effort to stop the advancing hoard of infected. Different places located along the Main Street include: a small office building, Fine Antiques, a movie theater, a barber shop, |
+ | * Main Street - Once the heart of Riverside, the Main Street now lies in ruins. In the middle of Main Street, the road has been torn up to make a blockade in a failed effort to stop the advancing hoard of infected. Different places located along the Main Street include: a small office building, Fine Antiques, a movie theater, a barber shop, military surplus, 1st Bank and Trust (established in 1918), A & C Bookstore, and a diner. |
* Poppy Field Florist - a florist shop in Riverside that probably helps with selling and donating flowers to Riverside First Church and cemetery. |
* Poppy Field Florist - a florist shop in Riverside that probably helps with selling and donating flowers to Riverside First Church and cemetery. |
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* Quik Buy Convenience Store - near the edge of the town beside the church this convenience store is similar to it's counter-part, the Save 4 Less in Left 4 Dead 2. |
* Quik Buy Convenience Store - near the edge of the town beside the church this convenience store is similar to it's counter-part, the Save 4 Less in Left 4 Dead 2. |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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* There is a real Riverside located in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,000, which is similar to the Riverside in Left 4 Dead. |
* There is a real Riverside located in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,000, which is similar to the Riverside in Left 4 Dead. |
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− | * Despite its hinted location somewhere in Pennsylvania, this town seems to be modeled after Riverside, California. The church and the graveyard as well as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverside_Park,_California Riverside Park] are taken right from |
+ | * Despite its hinted location somewhere in Pennsylvania, this town seems to be modeled after Riverside, California. The church and the graveyard as well as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverside_Park,_California Riverside Park] are images taken right from this Californian town. |
* [[CEDA]] refers to Valley Church as the Riverside First Church during the evacuation of Whitney County and the city of Fairfield (as seen in the CEDA posters). |
* [[CEDA]] refers to Valley Church as the Riverside First Church during the evacuation of Whitney County and the city of Fairfield (as seen in the CEDA posters). |
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* The town of Riverside is somewhat similar to the settings and events at Cedar Creek in the movie "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outbreak_(film) Outbreak]" where a deadly flu-like virus breaks out and the military quarantines the town though the ending was not as happy for the town of Riverside... |
* The town of Riverside is somewhat similar to the settings and events at Cedar Creek in the movie "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outbreak_(film) Outbreak]" where a deadly flu-like virus breaks out and the military quarantines the town though the ending was not as happy for the town of Riverside... |
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* One of the last remaining survivors of Riverside was probably the [[Church Guy]] who finally succumbed to the infection. |
* One of the last remaining survivors of Riverside was probably the [[Church Guy]] who finally succumbed to the infection. |
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− | * [[Zoey]] has been to Riverside before as when the |
+ | * [[Zoey]] has been to Riverside before as when the Survivors are in the town and come to the main street (next to the movie theater) she will comment, [[Zoey/Quotes and Captions#Death Toll|"I always liked this main street."]] |
== References == |
== References == |
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State | Pennsylvania |
Campaigns | Death Toll |
Real-world Counterpart | Riverside, Pennsylvania |
Riverside is a small Pennsylvanian suburban community and is the setting for last three chapters of the Death Toll campaign takes place in Left 4 Dead .
History
The town whose population was around 3,450[1] was a quiet suburban community whose residents happily lived their day-to-day routines until these were destroyed by The Infection. Riverside is centered on its Main Street which betrays its 18th or 19th Century origins whilst following a typical contemporary American small town strip development with an eclectic mix of retail stores, low-rise office and commercial buildings and a movie theater.
Current Status
After the Infection broke out, the U.S. Military attempted to convert the town into a safe point.
In default of "a better plan" the Survivors decide to strike out for Riverside and their journey to this town forms the basis of both the Crash Course and Death Toll campaigns.
Unfortunately Riverside has been overrun by the time the Survivors get there. To their dismay, they find that not only has the military abandoned the town, but many of its personnel have become infected and form a significant component of the Common Infected now occupying the place.
A notable aspect of Riverside is the Valley Church at which the Survivors make the acquaintance of the ever-paranoid "Church Guy" who has cracked under the psychological pressure and been "bitten" by an Infected. One way or another, he ends up ringing the church bell which triggering a Crescendo Event and obliges the Survivors to fight for their lives against waves of the Common and Special Infected.
Riverside itself is densely populated with Common and Special Infected - including at least one Tank and Witch. The aforementioned Main Street was evidently designated a key defense point by the military and they set up a fixed machine gun and even went so far as to use combat engineers to build a vast earth and rubble barrier across the street.
Landmarks in Riverside
- Riverside Park - Riverside Park is a picnic ground and swimming area just outside of the town. It has a cabin, a boathouse, and some docks, all of which the Survivors may move around on to defend themselves after summoning their rescue; the S.S. Saint Lidia II.
- Riverside First Church - The Church is the location for the Crescendo Event at the end of Death Toll's third chapter. It is also the location of the "Church Guy".
- Main Street - Once the heart of Riverside, the Main Street now lies in ruins. In the middle of Main Street, the road has been torn up to make a blockade in a failed effort to stop the advancing hoard of infected. Different places located along the Main Street include: a small office building, Fine Antiques, a movie theater, a barber shop, military surplus, 1st Bank and Trust (established in 1918), A & C Bookstore, and a diner.
- Poppy Field Florist - a florist shop in Riverside that probably helps with selling and donating flowers to Riverside First Church and cemetery.
- Quik Buy Convenience Store - near the edge of the town beside the church this convenience store is similar to it's counter-part, the Save 4 Less in Left 4 Dead 2.
Notes
- There is a real Riverside located in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,000, which is similar to the Riverside in Left 4 Dead.
- Despite its hinted location somewhere in Pennsylvania, this town seems to be modeled after Riverside, California. The church and the graveyard as well as Riverside Park are images taken right from this Californian town.
- CEDA refers to Valley Church as the Riverside First Church during the evacuation of Whitney County and the city of Fairfield (as seen in the CEDA posters).
- The town of Riverside is somewhat similar to the settings and events at Cedar Creek in the movie "Outbreak" where a deadly flu-like virus breaks out and the military quarantines the town though the ending was not as happy for the town of Riverside...
- One of the last remaining survivors of Riverside was probably the Church Guy who finally succumbed to the infection.
- Zoey has been to Riverside before as when the Survivors are in the town and come to the main street (next to the movie theater) she will comment, "I always liked this main street."
References
- ↑ Road sign on The Church
Locations in Left 4 Dead
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